How far is Covington, KY from Forest Park, OH?
The driving distance from Covington, KY to Forest Park, OH is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Forest Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Forest Park.
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Start on East 7th Street
4 m · 5 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto Scott Boulevard
136 m · 19 sec · Scott Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 8th Street
1653 ft · 1 min · East 8th Street
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Turn left onto West Pike Street
2385 ft · 1 min · West Pike Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North, I 75 North
2044 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Mill Creek Expressway
14.9 mi · 20 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sharon Road, Glendale, Sharonville
1810 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto East Sharon Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Sharon Road
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Turn right onto Springfield Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Pike
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Turn left onto West Kemper Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Kemper Road
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Turn left onto Kenn Road
15 m · 1 sec · Kenn Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kenn Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Forest Park.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mill Creek Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Mill Creek Expressway
14.9 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Covington and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Forest Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Forest Park?
The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elmwood Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Covington and 10.7 miles from Forest Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covington and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Forest Park.
Stop Ideas Near Elmwood Place
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmwood Place.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 14.28 mi (22.98 km).
#1 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
| Population | 40,314 |
| Coordinates | 39.0836700, -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forest Park
City in United States of America
| Population | 18,534 |
| Coordinates | 39.2903400, -84.5041100 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Park (-84.50411, 39.29034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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